Edlink's integration with Schoology enables seamless data synchronization and Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality for educational platforms. This document outlines the supported features, limitations, and use cases for integrating Schoology with Edlink.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Edlink fully supports Single Sign-On (SSO) via Schoology. This allows users to log in with their existing Schoology credentials.
Rostering
Edlink synchronizes core rostering data from Schoology, including people, classes, and enrollments. Schoology sections are automatically converted to classes within Edlink, this makes intereacting with them seamless for developers.
Extended Rostering
For more complex use cases, Edlink supports extended rostering, which includes data models like attendance, incidents, etc., however, Schoology does not support these.
Coursework and Grades
Edlink's integration with Schoology fully supports the management of coursework and grades. This includes the ability to sync assignments, track submissions, and manage grading.
Enrichment With Schoology
Schoology can be used as either a primary or secondary data source. When used as a secondary source, Schoology supplements another system, such as an SIS, by adding extra information that maybe only be found in Schoology. Note that assignments and grades remain tied to the primary source and cannot be modified when Schoology is secondary. Schoology can be an SSO source as either the primary or a secondary; However, if the primary is an SSO source itself it will bypass Schoology.
Primary vs. Secondary
If your objective is to assign and grade work in Schoology, then it should be the primary source for your integration. However, if you are working with another connected system from the school that contains more complete data and only need to supplement it with SSO, rather than manage coursework and grades, then Schoology should be configured as a secondary source.